How to Improve Warehouse Connectivity with Cellular Signal Boosting

April 13th, 2023

Warehouses are essential hubs for any business that deals with the movement of goods, whether it’s for storage, packaging, or distribution. But the nature of warehouses and their construction can lead to poor cellular signal reception. This can result in missed calls, slow data transfer, and frustrated employees, all of which can affect productivity and efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll explore how a cellular repeater system like the Nextivity Quatra 4000C can improve warehouse connectivity and how it is an excellent solution for warehouses.

Identify the Problem Areas

The first step to improving connectivity in a warehouse is to identify the areas with a weak or no signal. You can walk around the warehouse and use your phone to check for signal strength. Areas surrounded by thick walls, the basement, and areas with a lot of metal structures tend to have weak cellular signals.

Determine the Best Cellular Repeater System for Your Warehouse

After identifying the problem areas, you need to determine the best cellular repeater system for your warehouse. The bets solution for large buildings, like a warehouse, is the Nextivity Quatra 4000c. It’s a carrier-agnostic booster that supports all major North American carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. Best of all, it is carried-approved.

The Quatra 4000c provides coverage up to 100,000 square feet, making it an excellent solution for large warehouses. This can be expanded to cover up to 1,000,000 feet. Additionally, the Quatra has a built-in monitoring system that continuously checks signal quality and adjusts the signal strength accordingly, which is how it doesn’t interfere with carrier networks. Read how a two-story, 40,000 square fooot warehouse for a global e-commerce company improved their cellular signals with Quatra.

The QUATRA Solution

The majority of cellular phone calls take place inside, but cell networks are outside. 80% of business users inside complain of poor coverage or dropped calls. A building’s materials, while improving energy efficiency, will block or inhibit cellular service from the outside network. These days, good cellular coverage is not optional. In fact, cellular coverage can be considered a safety or even regulatory requirement depending on the region. Building owners need a high-quality solution that can serve the improve cellular connectivity in warehouses with quick deployment.

Install the Cellular Repeater System

Since Quatra 4000c is a system designed for large spaces, we do recommend that you work with a knowledgeable integrator for installation. Alliance can recommend a list of qualified installers to help you. They will do a professional review of your space, create a design using your floorplans and show you a detailed map of where they will install the system to ensure you have excellent coverage everywhere it is needed. Contact us to get a list of recommended installed near you.

After installing the Nextivity Quatra, your integrator will test the system to ensure that it’s working correctly. Once installed and tested, you can enjoy improved connectivity in your warehouse.

Benefits of Improving Warehouse Connectivity with a Cellular Repeater System

Improving warehouse connectivity with a cellular repeater system like the Nextivity Quatra has numerous benefits. Here are a few:

Increased Productivity

A weak cellular signal can lead to missed calls, slow data transfer, and frustrated employees, all of which can affect productivity. By installing a cellular repeater system like the Nextivity Quatra, you can improve connectivity, ensuring that your employees can communicate and access information without any connectivity issues. This will improve productivity and efficiency in your warehouse.

Improved Safety

In a warehouse, safety is paramount. Employees need to be able to communicate with each other and emergency services at all times. A weak cellular signal can hinder this communication, putting employees’ safety at risk. By installing a cellular repeater system like the Nextivity Quatra, you can ensure that your employees can communicate in case of an emergency, improving safety in your warehouse.

Enhanced Customer Service

If your warehouse deals with customers, a weak cellular signal can lead to missed calls and frustrated customers. By installing a cellular repeater system like the Nextivity Quatra, you can improve connectivity, ensuring that your employees can communicate with customers and with the rest of the organization without an connectivity issues. Contact us to find out more.